The Biden Administration has recently introduced a program offering parole to illegal immigrants who have married U.S. citizens and have stayed in the country for ten or more years, which was the subject of recent comments by Representative Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), who praised its introduction.
First announced in June, the new visa form is known as the "Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens," or Form I-131F. This online-only form, as mentioned, will allow illegal immigrants who have married American citizens and lived in the United States for ten or more years to receive parole.
Let's Move America Forward (FWD) recently estimated that approximately 500,000 individuals are eligible for this program, and Arizona alone has 15,000.
"This moment is one that communities and families in Arizona and across the United States have been waiting decades for. I'm grateful for the Biden-Harris administration for upholding the principle to keep families together. I urge eligible individuals to apply for this program and to use their best judgment to avoid being victims of potential scams," said Rep. Grijalva in his press release.
In June, Rep. Grijalva called the proposal "compassionate" and suggested that allowing these spouses to work legally would stimulate the economy.
"This compassionate decision recognizes the invaluable contributions these individuals make to our communities and upholds the fundamental principle of keeping families together. By providing a pathway for undocumented spouses to work legally, we are investing in our nation's economic well-being while simultaneously giving them and their families the dignity and respect they deserve. It will also provide peace of mind to thousands of college-educated Dreamers who have only ever called this country home by removing barriers and making it easier for them to obtain work visas," the Arizona Congressman stated.
Earlier this August, the Biden Administration came under fire from Republicans after it was found that approximately 99 individuals on the terror watchlist were released into the United States, while 27 received bond from immigration judges.
